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Driving Test Pass Rates in Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough has 1 DVSA driving test centre with a volume-weighted average car pass rate of 48.3% 0.4 pp below the UK national average of 48.7%.Below you will find every centre ranked, the gender split and the first-time pass rate.

Centres
1
in Middlesbrough
Avg car pass rate
48.3%
-0.4 pp vs UK
UK average
48.7%
national benchmark
Total tests
162.3K
lifetime, all centres

DVSA data last updated July 2026

About Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough is the only DVSA driving test centre tracked in Middlesbrough, with a current pass rate of 48.3% (2024-25 DVSA data).

The city's volume-weighted car pass rate is 48.3%, 0.4 percentage points below the 48.7% UK average. The figures come from 162.3K tests recorded across the city's centres; the full per-centre ranking is below.

Middlesbrough vs the UK average

Middlesbrough
volume-weighted average
48.3%
-0.4 pp vs UK
UK 48.7%
0%25%50%75%100%

Middlesbrough below the UK average pass rate by 0.4 percentage points. Pass rates in Middlesbrough sit close to the UK norm; candidates here can expect a typical level of difficulty.

Easiest & hardest centres in Middlesbrough

Highest pass rate
1
Middlesbrough
9.0K tests (2024-25), #213
48.3%

Pass rate by gender across Middlesbrough

Male pass rate
52%
weighted city average
Female pass rate
46.7%
weighted city average

Across Middlesbrough's test centres, men pass at 52% and women at 46.7% a gender gap of 5.3 percentage points in favour of male candidates. Across the UK, the gap is around 2 percentage points on average.

All test centres in Middlesbrough

01
Middlesbrough
162.3K tests, Car, National rank #213
48.3%
pass

About these statistics

Pass rates shown above use the latest DVSA reporting period for each centre. Rates are volume-weighted across the city, larger centres carry proportionally more weight than smaller ones. Centres with fewer than 1,000 tests in the current period are flagged as low-sample to avoid statistically noisy comparisons. Always factor in your own preparation, instructor recommendations, and route familiarity, pass rates are a useful signal, not a guarantee.

Frequently asked questions

How many driving test centres are in Middlesbrough?
There are 1 DVSA driving test centre in Middlesbrough, England.
What is the average driving test pass rate in Middlesbrough?
Across Middlesbrough's car (category B) test centres, the volume-weighted average pass rate is 48.3%, compared to a UK national average of 48.7%. That puts Middlesbrough below the UK average by 0.4 percentage points.
Which is the easiest driving test centre in Middlesbrough?
Middlesbrough has the highest pass rate in Middlesbrough at 48.3% (2024-25 DVSA data), based on 9.0K tests in the period.
Which is the hardest driving test centre in Middlesbrough?
There isn't a clear "hardest" centre in Middlesbrough, the pass rates between centres are too close to call.
Which Middlesbrough centre has the best first-time pass rate?
Middlesbrough has the highest first-time pass rate in Middlesbrough at 48.2% (2024-25 DVSA data). First-time pass rate measures the percentage of candidates who pass on their first attempt, a useful indicator of difficulty for new candidates.
How do I book a driving test in Middlesbrough?
All UK driving tests are booked via the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test. You'll need your provisional licence number, a theory test pass certificate, and a payment method. Choose any of the centres listed above when selecting your location.
What does a UK driving test cost in Middlesbrough?
The standard DVSA car practical driving test fee in Middlesbrough is £62 on weekdays and £75 on weekends and evenings, the same across all UK test centres. There are no additional location-based fees. Always book through gov.uk to avoid third-party markups.
Is the pass rate higher at smaller centres in Middlesbrough?
Not always. Smaller centres in Middlesbrough can show higher percentages but also fluctuate more year to year because of small sample sizes, centres with fewer than 1,000 tests in the current period are flagged as "Low sample" above. Volume-weighted averages give a fairer picture.

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Data: DVSA quarterly statistical release, released under the Open Government Licence v3.0. 80.0K passes recorded across 1 Middlesbrough centre.